No-See-Ums A.K.A. Sand Flies and Biting Midges
Depending on where you live in the world, you might refer to these nuisance flies as no-see-ums, sandflies, biting midges (there are midges that don’t bite), punkies, or just sand fly (sandflies actually belong to a different biological group).
No-see-um (Culicoides sonorensis) Biting Midge

No-see-um bites are painful and last for days.
Preventing No-see-ums around Your Home
Lots of moisture and humidity is the key for attracting no-see-ums. These little gnats are so tiny; they could pass through a screen, if they wanted too but most of the time no-see-ums are found outdoors. There are a few things you can do to keep production of no-see-ums from becoming an infestation:- a. Refrain from over-watering the grass and plants.
- b. Keep potted plants well-drained and careful not to overwater. Mosquitoes will lay their eggs too, if there’s too much water.
- c. Check your irrigation system for leaking sprinklers and puddles of water.
- d. Make sure your screens don’t have any gaps or tears.
- e. Mow your lawn often to keep it short.
- f. Seal any crevices or cracks.

Leaky irrigation can create standing water for no-see-ums to lay their eggs.
- 1. Wash the area with soap and water.
- 2. An icepack will help the swelling and ease the pain.
- 3. Apply hydrocortisone just on the bites, not on the skin around them, to help relieve the itching.
- 4. Two other alternatives to relieve itching is good old calamine lotion; dab on with cotton balls or, aloe vera gel (not lotion).
Pest Control for No-see-ums
The best form of pest control to keep biting no-see-ums from taking over your yard is prevention. Following the preventative tips above should suffice, however, if there is a definite source such as a potted plant or standing water, Hearts Pest Management can treat the eggs and larvae of no-see-ums. For a free landscape inspection, call us today at 800-986-1006 or use the form below to email us and a customer service representative will get right back to you.Locations
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